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a wild way to find out your father was murdered ?!

Well, that is just terrible. Sucks you had to find out that way.

its isn't ok ... but I'm here now ... I would just like to see him not be a " cold case " ... I don't even know how he was over looked ..

What I do know :

the fight happened close to / or in a bar ..

which could have lead to sometype of footage being taken .... but that was 15 years ago ....

( what I have found out )

he was beat in the head with a blunt object.

I will be meeting with my family . So I will be back with updates.

THANK YOU . really

The people who run this site are very responsive. Once you get all the details together, click on the provide info link on his page and let them know they should update his case information with what you provide. Also, if you have an image of your father send that. Those things always help in cold cases. Good luck to you and your family.
It's profoundly unsettling to see how Troy Cross's murder is reflective of a much larger issue in Pittsburgh during that time. The statistics are just staggering, especially when you consider that nearly 86% of homicide victims were African American males. It paints a picture of a community that's been deeply affected by systemic issues for far too long.
What really stands out to me are the barriers in the investigation — the fact that information about offenders was available in only half of the homicide cases. It's frustrating to think about how many families are left without answers due to these challenges. It seems crucial for there to be increased trust between law enforcement and the community, but with such long-standing mistrust and fear, it's such an uphill battle. I hope community leaders and organizations continue their essential work to create change so that families like Troy's might one day find the justice they deserve.
Hey all, I've been diving into some of these older cases, and Troy Cross's murder in Pittsburgh caught my attention—such a difficult time for the city back then. I keep thinking about the immense pressure on law enforcement to solve these crimes but also the barriers they were up against. It's astonishing and deeply concerning that information on offenders was reportedly only available in about half of homicide cases during that period. How can we expect justice when there's such a significant lack of cooperation and support from the community? It feels like a vicious cycle fueled by fear and frustration. I'm really curious about what changes, if any, have been implemented since then to improve trust and communication between the community and law enforcement. Has anyone seen any progress in other cities dealing with similar issues? Would love to hear your thoughts. My heart goes out to Troy's loved ones and all families still seeking answers.